After successfully accomplishing the Blood Games task 'Steal a towel from Muscleverse', Eiffel was taking a walk and looking for Grate at night. He was trying to call him on his phone.

"*dial tone* Come on, man... Pick up... Still no answer... I wonder where in the hell he got lost to. I could ask if Richard knows something, but that would be a *beep* move trying to call someone else's father and not yours. ...Meh. It's not like my father informs me a thing.", Eiffel was talking to himself while trying to call Grate.

All of a sudden, out of nowhere, Rocky appeared and sucker-punched Eiffel to the ground.

"Argh!!!", Rocky grunted.

"What the hell!?", Eiffel was in disbelief.

"You *beep*! You got the nerve to poke your nose into me and my girl's business. You don't realize I let you go on different occasions. You never wondered why. But this time you crossed your line and I'm going to *beep* destroy you!", Rocky barked then went on to attack Eiffel with hard-hitting punches. Eiffel was trying to block or dodge his moves, but Rocky managed to land some body shots.

"Man! He is stronger than the Verses I fought earlier. No wonder he is the president.", Eiffel thought.

"Did you think you'd really get away after what you've done to me!?", Rocky groused then he used left and rights on his face.

"Rocky... You are misunderstanding.", Eiffel coughed.

"Misunderstanding? What sort of misunderstanding are you talking about!? I know why you were there at the gym; to steal a towel. All the Ques have done it in the past when they were noobs. It's part of the Blood Games. I don't know about other Verses, but I overlook this task most of the time. The Verses also have a similar task called 'Steal a beer case from Masquerade.' So, we are sort of even. But what you did, you've crossed your limits. Shooting a video of mine during my personal time was not part of your task. You've taken this way too personal, freshy. Now, you are gonna pay for your sin.", Rocky stated followed by a knee strike to his midsection.

"He is right... *coughed* I never should have done it. Maybe I went too far by doing Maria a favor.", Eiffel regretted, but then he suddenly had a second thought, "Wait a minute! Why should I feel guilty when he was the one who went too far in the first place? How can I forget that Muscleverse gave me a wedgie in front of everyone? They embarrassed me! I'm taking my revenge! So, there's nothing wrong with going too far!", Eiffel blocked Rocky's hard-hitting punch and countered with an Iron Fist right to the nose. Rocky's nose bled and he got down to one knee.

There was tension in the air, nobody was making a move, and they were silent. After a while, Rocky got up with a sinister grin.

"I'm impressed, Iron Kid. I thought you are all talk and no fun. You managed to hurt me a bit.", Rocky smirked and then went for a punch of his own. Eiffel blocked it and used another Iron Fist right to his cheek. This time Rocky got down on both his knees and his hands were on the ground as well. Then Eiffel decided to put the final nail in the coffin by going for another Iron Fist. But this time Rocky got up super fast and grabbed Eiffel's throat.

"What is this aura I'm sensing from him? He is unlike anything I experienced.", Eiffel freaked out. Then Rocky shoved Eiffel's head to the wall with all his might. Eiffel had a concussion from it. Rocky finished it with a Uranage Slam. Eiffel hit the ground hard.

Then, with blurry eyes, Eiffel saw that Rocky, with tears in his eyes, was saying, "What the *beep* do you want from me?!"

"...wha-?", Eiffel was in disbelief.

Rocky was upset for a moment then pointed a finger at Eiffel and snapped, "Threaten me again and I'll destroy you!" Afterward, he left Eiffel lying down on the ground.

Then someone rushed to Eiffel as fast as possible and shouted for help, "HELP! SECURITY!!! SOMEONE!" Eiffel recognized the voice. It was Sarah.

"Eiffel! Can you hear me? Eiffel?", Sarah fretted.

"...Sarah?", Eiffel panted.

"Are you ok?! Should I call for an ambulance?!", Sarah worried.

"No, I'm fine. I-I just...I lost it for a minute there.", Eiffel whimpered. Then Sarah was helping Eiffel to stand up, but he collapsed and passed out as soon as he was on his feet.

"HELP! SOMEONE!", Sarah agonized.

Next scene. Eiffel found himself lying down on a very nice bed inside a very neat and clean room. Sarah was sitting down, sleeping, and her head was leaning on the bed near Eiffel's feet. Eiffel was trying to sit up which broke Sarah's sleep.

"Easy! Take it slow.", Sarah fretted.

"...where are we?", Eiffel asked.

"At Mona's place.", Sarah answered then asked, "How are you feeling?"

"I'm a bit woozy.", Eiffel replied.

"You may have a concussion! We should get you to a hospital.", Sarah worried.

"No. I'm fine. I'll snap out of it soon.", Eiffel urged.

"How would you know?", Sarah asked.

"I'm used to getting hit.", Eiffel sighed.

"Oh my god! That's terrible!", Sarah groaned.

"I didn't mean it that way. I've learned to take punches.", Eiffel added.

"But still... I-I... You can bearly stand on your own... Something's wrong.", Sarah said anxiously.

"Nothing's wrong... It could be the beer I drank, too. ...Would you help me get back to my dorm please?", Eiffel requested.

"What!?", Sarah flinched. Suddenly, Desdemona appeared and called Sarah.

"Sarah, can I have a minute?"

"Wait. Mona's here. I'll be right back.", Sarah said to Eiffel. Then she went to Desdemona.

"Yes, Mona?", Sarah asked sincerely.

"What's going on in here?", Desdemona confronted her.

"What do you mean, Mona?", Sarah tried to calm her.

"What is this boy doing here?", Desdemona asked strictly.

"Mona, if you have a problem then I can take him to my dorm.", Sarah suggested.

"It's not about that. I can see that he is hurt and has bruises all over his face. My question is why did you have to care for all that?", Desdemona asked irritatedly.

"It was Rocky. I've been following Muscleverse's deeds for the last few days. Their president, Rocky, has kept an eye on Eiffel. I've seen him getting bullied by them on a couple of occasions. Tonight was one of them. Rocky found him all alone on the streets. Eiffel suffered a concussion from his beatdown. And there was nobody to help him. Only I was there to help him. I didn't know where to take him there. You are the only person I can trust and that's why I brought him here.", Sarah tried to convince her with all her heart.

Desdemona stood silent for a while and then asked as she raised her eyebrows, "I asked this before and I'm asking you again... Tell me the truth. Is there something going on between the two of you?"

"Mona! Please! Try to understand! I just met him! There can't be no way something can go on between me and someone I've just known!", Sarah startled.

"...What do you want?", Desdemona asked patiently.

"...Please let him stay the night.", Sarah requested.

"No! Absolutely not!", Desdemona declared in a heartbeat.

"Why not?", Sarah flinched.

"You just can't bring in someone you saw hurt on the road. This is not a hospital. You can't take everything as your responsibility. The world isn't that easy. Not everything shall go according to your plan, Sarah. Answer me this. If it wasn't him, but someone else, would you still help him and bring him to this house?", Desdemona strictly stated then asked.

Sarah's face turned red for some time then confidently answered, "Yes, I would!"

"Well then. Have it your way. But I have a condition... I'm gonna go talk to him now.", Desdemona said.

"What!? Now!? At a time like this!?", Sarah freaked out and frightened.

"Yes! Our conversation shall decide if he stays the night or he leaves immediately. I don't care!" Desdemona persisted.

"But, Mona!", Sarah tried to convince even further, but Desdemona walked into the room where Eiffel was resting.

"Hey, boy! You got your first and last chance to change my mind! Remember I told you that you cannot mix with her unless you can mix with me. So, this is your chance!", Desdemona confronted him strictly.

"Wait, what? What's going on in here?", Eiffel was perplexed.

"Just do as I say, Boy!", Desdemona yelled.

"Mona... Don't be harsh on him at a time like this.", Sarah requested calmly to Desdemona.

"What should I do?", Eiffel asked.

"Change my mind. Tell me about yourself.", Desdemona suggested. Then Eiffel took a deep breath then started to narrate his backstory as follows:

"Well then... What can I say? All these beatdowns, agony, and bruises made me remind of my childhood days. Where I was and Where I am now today. For instance, I wasn't born in this country. I was born in a small country nearby called Harmon. That's the most beautiful place that I've ever seen. So beautiful that I don't see anything like that in this country. Even though it was so beautiful by nature and environment, the society wasn't so beautiful at all. I didn't have parents since the very beginning. I don't know what they looked like. I don't even know if they ever really existed. I was raised by my caretaker. My aunt. During my childhood, me and my aunt shuttled between Futura, Boketto, and Frutiger *names of cities*, rarely staying in one house for a couple of months or six months at most. In Boketto, we lived in several places, including Peter's Street, Saraya, and D'Angelo *names of towns*. Me and my aunt lived for much of my childhood in a working-class, primarily middle-class, Boketto neighborhood. Me and my aunt were one of three poor households on our block, and I was beaten several times by the rich youths. When I was about 5 or 6 years old at most, a bully named Ryan Bigelow severely injured my head in an assault. That was the moment my aunt decided to move us here to Locria... Moving on... Um... Well... When I was young, I had some really rough years. School wasn't very fun for me. I didn't have many friends and kids picked on me...a lot... You know...for being poor, not having the newest sneakers...oh...and, of course, for not having a parent. My caretaker was worried about me after I came home one day from school...with bruises all over my arms. The cool kids had this stupid challenge to see how many times they could punch me before I reacted. I was known as the kid who just sat there... I learned to take their insults and just ignore them... They didn't like that. After that, he arrived as an angel in my life. My Master. He taught me how to fight. We practiced almost daily and I could feel how I got a real confidence boost from it. He made me promise to never use what he taught me for anything other than self-defense. I guess by doing that he imparted good morals and to not become a bully myself. For me, training was a great way to bond with my master. I never wanted to fight anyone. Until one day...when I didn't have a choice. I could sense how that punch was coming my way. But the boy throwing it never saw mine coming right back at him. In self-defense, I beat him. I beat him so hard that my fists got blood all over them. The other kids did nothing. They just stood there on the sidelines and stared. They watched me hit their friend. Repeatedly. Until eventually, my master came and broke it up. You think that a teacher would side with the victim. But when there are so many voices against one... it's hard to make yours heard. Apparently, I wasn't the victim. The parents of the boy I beat up wanted to press charges against my master for teaching me how to fight. Luckily for me and my master, they never did. My master was a hero all over the country. For that, I was even lucky enough to not be sent to juvenile hall. But I got my punishment for standing up for myself. Detention. Every day for two whole months... Well, so here we are right now...and I'm not sure what I'm doing, at all...but what I think it really is...is that I'm trying to find myself and what I want in life... Was that story what you wanted to hear?"

Eiffel found Sarah weeping silently, trying to hide her face, and Desdemona didn't have a harsh expression any longer. She looked calm and caring toward Eiffel.

"...what?", Eiffel asked in confusion.

"Nothing. Your master must be a real gentleman for helping you stand up to bullies.", Desdemona said with respect.

"Yes. He was. There's no one like him.", Eiffel cheered.

"You said your master was a hero to the entire world. What was his name?", Desdemona asked casually.

"Shady... Shady Roseholic.", Eiffel answered. Desdemona freaked out and got shocked upon hearing that.

"But unfortunately, he died a couple of years ago. All the pain I suffered isn't that hurtful compared to the pain I felt when losing him.", Eiffel sobbed.

"Boy... What's your full name?", Desdemona asked in curiosity.

"Eiffel... Eiffel Roseholic.", Eiffel replied.

Desdemona got shocked even more and thought, "So, this is that kid. He has grown so big. Then... Then his caretaker... It must be her. Lady Ahora! ...I can't believe I'd find him here in Astorion!" Then she smiled and then was leaving the room.

"Mona? You didn't respond. Tell me what you've decided.", Sarah asked anxiously.

"...tell him to take a good rest. He can stay here as long as he wants to.", Desdemona declared. Sarah felt super happy and hugged her in excitement. Desdemona smiled.

"I'm happy for you, Sarah. You hit the right spot.", Desdemona responded before winking at her. Sarah's face turned red in embarrassment. Then Desdemona was about to make her leave again, but Eiffel thanked her by saying, "Thank You, Miss Desdemona."

Desdemona smiled and replied, "No Desdemona for you. From now on, you can call me Mona." Sarah startled. Eiffel smiled with big relief.

"Can I have a word with you, Sarah?", Desdemona asked.

"Sure!", Sarah answered as they two left the room.

"This bed is really comfy... Like, super comfy... I've never slept in a bed like this before. *closed his eyes* My ears finally stopped ringing... that's a good sign. It must have been all the beer that made me extra woozy... Man, I've made Rocky very mad. First I snuck around in their locker room. Then he found out I took a video of him and showed it to Maria... Am I doing this way too far? Maybe I should think twice before where I step and avoid irrelevant circumstances.", Eiffel thought and asked himself. Then Sarah returned to the room.

"How are you feeling now? I think I should make a call.", Sarah suggested.

"No ambulance. It's really not needed.", Eiffel impulsed.

"You need to get your head checked out. What if you're bleeding internally?", Sarah persisted.

"Please... No ambulance. Besides, if nothing has happened by now, I should be fine.", Eiffel stated.

"Why won't you let me help you?", Sarah fretted.

"You helped me enough, Sarah. I'll ask for help myself if I need any further. You don't have to worry. I'm already feeling better.", Eiffel expressed his gratitude toward her.

"...God, you're stubborn!", Sarah felt annoyed.

"This room is very nice.", said Eiffel after looking around.

"Don't change the subject, Eiffel. What just happened out there?", Sarah confronted him.

"You've been hanging out with Mona too much. You even sound like her.", Eiffel joked. Sarah got annoyed and said nothing.

"Hey! You even got the look right.", Eiffel joked even further.

"Eiffel... Can you be serious for one moment? Please tell me what happened. That was the president of Muscleverse, correct?", Sarah asked sincerely.

"Yes... Rocky.", Eiffel answered.

"You've had problems with him before, too. The day we met... Are they bullying you?", Sarah continued.

"I don't know... but it's been justified, sometimes.", Eiffel stated.

"Bullying is never justified, Eiffel. Have you talked to someone about this? Do you know that the campus has counselors you could talk to?", Sarah fretted further.

"Sarah... We barely know each other. You don't know me. I like to solve my problems by myself. I'll sort things out with Rocky and Muscleverse by myself. I don't need to talk to anyone about this.", Eiffel stated.

"...Fine! You showed your stubbornness. Now I'll show you mine. You also don't know me or where I came from. I can't stand bullies. I won't let them get away with this until I get proper justice. Good night, Eiffel.", Sarah bawled before she left. Eiffel found similarities between Sarah's anger with Lady Ahora's.

Next Morning. Eiffel woke up from his sleep. As he was rubbing his eyes, he saw Sarah standing by the bed wearing a very nice-looking dress. She was looking very beautiful and Eiffel was gazing upon her.

"Good Morning.", said Sarah. Eiffel didn't answer her, he was only admiring her beauty like he desired to start every morning of his life with this sight.

"Anything wrong?", Sarah asked.

"Uh. No.. *came to his senses* I can't believe how good I slept...", Eiffel answered.

"Glad to hear it... Your friend is here.", said Sarah. Grate entered the room and Sarah left.

"Hey, man. Are you alright?", Grate worried.

"Yeah, I feel better now.", Eiffel answered.

"You don't look better to me. Look at all your bruises all over your face.", said Grate.

"They will be gone. You know me, right? ...how do you learn that I am here.", Eiffel asked.

"Sarah contacted me and told me everything. It was the Verses again, huh?", Grate asked in anger.

"Yes. It was Rocky. He holds a grudge against me after I sneaked into their locker room.", Eiffel implied.

"And?", Grate asked suspiciously.

"I kind of took revenge by revealing to Maria that Rocky is cheating on her.", said Eiffel.

"Whoa!? How did you do that?", Grate was startled.

"It's a long story. Tell me. Where were you last night? I tried calling you several times. But you didn't pick up.", Eiffel questioned.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you. I accomplished a Blood Games task.", Grate stated.

"What? Which one?", Eiffel asked in curiosity.

"Steal Clothes from Queendom.", Grate answered.

"What!? How did you manage that? Even so, how did you escape Quinn's eyes?! And whose clothes did you steal!?", Eiffel startled.

"Eiffel, bro. Relax. Relax. Arumi helped me. I asked for a favor from her. She went into the Queens' mansion and stole Cherry's clothes then gave them to me. It was easy.", Grate revealed.

"Wow, man! You rock! When did you get so good with the ladies!?", Eiffel cheered in surprise.

"Yeah, but in turn, I had to return the favor to her.", said Grate.

"Huh? What?", Eiffel asked anxiously.

"I had to give a guy's clothes to her. It was part of her Hot Week tasks.", Grate sighed.

"You what!? Whose clothes did you give her!?", Eiffel startled.

"About that...", Grate grinned with sweat.

All of a sudden, Desdemona and Sarah entered the room.

"Eiffel, get dressed, quick. They are here already.", Desdemona hesitated before leaving.

"Huh? What? Who?", Eiffel wondered.

"Listen, I don't mean to kickstart your day or anything, but I got you an appointment with the guidance counselors.", Sarah revealed.

"You what?", Eiffel freaked out.

"The incident, yesterday... I just had to. I just can't stand idly by when I see someone get bullied.", Sarah stated.

"This isn't necessary, Sarah... Ratting out Rocky will only make things worse for me.", Eiffel quipped.

"Don't say that. There are effective disciplinary actions to take against bullying.", Sarah urged.

"You should have asked me before you did this.", said Eiffel.

"I think we've already established that we're both stubborn, haven't we? I'll go prepare some breakfast for us, then I'll join you for the meeting as a witness.", Sarah stated before leaving the room.

"Dammit!", Eiffel got furious.

"Don't be mad, Eiffel. She's only trying to help. Appreciate her. Besides, Muscleverse needs to be taught a lesson. They've been bullying you ever since you arrived in Astorion.", Grate commented.

"I get that she's trying to help, but she doesn't seem to understand... She expects me to start *beep* with Muscleverse, just like that? It would be like kicking a hornet's nest.", Eiffel was enraged.

"Come on, man. Masquerade's got your back.", Grate assured.

"It's not like Masquerade's playing by the rulebook either. I better watch what I say during that meeting.", Eiffel persisted.

Suddenly, Grate felt embarrassed when a burp escaped from his lips. Eiffel felt annoyed.

"Man!? What's this smell!?", Eiffel got disgusted.

"Never mind, man. I just finished Beer number 5 already today. My farts smell really bad.", Grate grinned.

"Do they ever smell good?", Eiffel asked while holding his nose.

"No, but today they smell as if a rat crawled up my ass and died... How about you? Did you drink any?", Grate sighed.

"I was going to, but now I changed my mind.", said Eiffel in disgust before leaving.

"Hey, don't forget to drink some beer before classes!", Grate gave a reminder.

Later. Sarah and Eiffel were going downstairs for the meeting. Before getting in, Sarah stopped him for some final words.

"Listen... *holds Eiffel's hands* Please be honest to yourself and be honest with them. I only wanted the best for you. That's why I arranged this meeting. This has gone for way too long. One proper justice would discourage the other bullies from bullying other students. Don't let me down, please.", Sarah requested.

"D-don't worry about it... T-thanks for the help.", Eiffel shuddered upon seeing her enunciate to his face.

Then they entered the room. Professor Lugar Heidenberg, Miss Catherina Willington, Miss Diantha Braganza, and Miss Desdemona were all present in that room.

"Good Morning.", Lugar greeted Eiffel then asked, "This is the affected student? What was your name, again?"

"Eiffel Roseholic...", Eiffel answered.

"Ah. Eiffel. I'm Professor Lugar Heidenberg... This is my wife, Miss Diantha Braganza...and I believe you already know Miss Catherina Willington, here.", Lugar introduced himself and the teachers.

"Actually, I know both of them. I attend their classes.", Eiffel replied as Lugar got off his chair and approached him.

"Ah. Very well. Let's address the obvious thing first...what's with these bruises all over your face?", Lugar asked.

"Fraternity hazing.", Eiffel answered.

"Fraternity hazing, eh? I believe Sarah told us that you are a victim of bullying and physical violence. Is that correct?", Lugar asked sincerely.

"Well...yeah, kind of... but, that's not my truth.", Eiffel stated.

"Eiffel... Please, be honest. It's ok.", Sarah encouraged him.

"I'm honest. There have been some...um...differences between me and Rocky, but nothing too serious. I wouldn't call it bullying.", Eiffel added.

"But this student, Rocky, he assaulted you last night?", Lugar questioned.

"Assaulting is a very harsh word... But, yeah, he jumped me and we fought a bit.", said Eiffel.

Lugar put his hand on Eiffel's shoulder and shared his condolences, "I understand how you must be feeling, Mr. Eiffel...You're afraid... and that's perfectly fine. We're here to help you."

"I'm not afraid. I just don't want to start any more trouble.", Eiffel declared.

"If I may... Eiffel, here, is an excellent student. One of the better ones in my classes. It pains me to see someone so smart fell victim to bullying. It reminds me of my young adulthood.", Catherina interjected then turned to Eiffel and asked, "Let me just ask you this...would it be ok if we brought in Rocky to discuss this predicament you've gotten yourself into? Even though disciplinary actions may have some effect...maybe we can truly sort this matter out with a proper discussion?"

"Catherina, you can't be that soft. Bullies will always be bullies. The only way to stop them is through punishment.", Diantha commented then turned to Eiffel and said, "Being a student here at Astorion isn't a right, it's a privilege."

"I'm not so sure about this... I think Miss Willington might be onto something. Maybe we can solve this without having to expel anyone and make this boy's student life more worthwhile. And you know...it's not just anyone we're talking about. It's Rocky. How about if we try to find a middle ground?", Lugar shared his opinion which angered Diantha.

"Of course, you'd side with Catherina before you'd side with your wife...", Diantha thought annoyingly.

"Can we forget about this? I just want to leave.", Eiffel urged.

"Eiffel...please?", Sarah came in his way and requested him with heart.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Eiffel. Once we get a report about physical violence between students, we can't just ignore it. But let's try to do this Catherina's way.", Lugar voiced as he approached the door and opened it. Rocky walked in.

"Mr. Rocky, welcome. Please, come in. I hope you're ok with an open discussion like this.", Lugar gave him a warm welcome.

"I haven't done anything, Lugar.", Rocky assured.

"Relax, Mr. Rocky. You'll get your chance to tell your side of the story." Lugar also assured him.

"There's no story to tell.", said Rocky as he sit down on the sofa.

"How about you start by telling us why you assaulted Eiffel, yesterday?", Lugar asked Rocky as he leaned on the desk.

"I don't know what you are talking about.", Rocky doubted.

"Oh, stop it! I saw it with my own eyes!", Sarah objected with rage.

"Sarah, come with me. I think it's best if you wait outside for a while.", said Desdemona as she grabbed her and then took her to the outside.

"An eyewitness is saying that you did. Just... come clean with us and this will be much easier for you.", Lugar remarked. Rocky was silent.

"How did you get those bruises?", Lugar questioned.

Rocky glared at Eiffel, took a while, and then answered, "In the gym."

"Aha... That's right, you train a lot. Being here on Astorion scholarship for athletes and all...", Lugar mocked.

"Is that supposed to be some kind of a threat?", Rocky questioned.

"Don't be stupid. I don't make threats. But the hard truth is that your scholarship will be revoked if you're assaulting fellow students. We have to follow the rules. But if you admit to what you've done and promise to not do it again...perhaps we can come to an agreement that mitigates your punishment.", Lugar warned him.

"...Fine, I hit him.", Rocky confessed.

"Great, that's a start. Now, why did you hit him?", Lugar asked.

"...no reason.", Rocky replied.

"Mr. Rocky... There's got to be a reason. I know you. You're not the type of guy to beat up a guy, unprovoked.", said Lugar. Rocky didn't respond to that.

"Well...you did admit your guilt. That's something... Now, you do understand that you can't expect to keep your position as the president of Muscleverse after this.", Lugar declared.

"What!? C-come on! You can't do this to me! Think of the consequences!", Rocky bleated.

"Are you threatening me, Mr. Rocky? ...I'm sorry, but I can't think of any scenario where Astorion would allow this. You're suspended from any fraternal activities for the near future... and consider yourself lucky that we're not going to revoke your scholarship... Any objections?", Lugar added. Rocky remained silent.

"Then it's settled. You got one final chance and we will be watching you, very closely... The same goes for your former fraternity. Be sure to tell your friends that.", Lugar made one final warning. Rocky was leaving after this, but Lugar put his hand over his shoulder and then said, "Mr. Rocky... We're giving you a second chance, here. Don't let it go to waste. We don't do third chances. Go apply for a standard dorm, will you? We'll talk more about your punishment later." Rocky left afterward.

Lugar turned to Eiffel and stated, "Alright, Mr. Eiffel. We're done here unless you want to press charges against Mr. Rocky."

"We're done here.", Eiffel stated.

"Let us know immediately if this happens again. I want you to be well aware that we're on your side in this matter. You may leave.", Lugar assured him.

Then Eiffel left the room and met Sarah on the way. Eiffel walked past her.

"Hey, Eiffel! Wait! Don't be mad...", Sarah groaned as she called him from behind.

"Don't be mad?", Eiffel stopped to make a response to her.

"You know I did it because I care.", Sarah fretted.

"Who are you to decide what's best for me like that? You treated me like a little kid! You really should have asked me first.", Eiffel rasped.

"What choice did you leave me with!? You'd just say no when you clearly needed help!", Sarah complained.

"If you just had asked me, I would have told you why this was a bad idea.", Eiffel rejoined.

"Then tell me! Why was it?", Sarah asked.

"...It doesn't matter now. What's done is done.", Eiffel sighed then he was leaving. Sarah was calling his name and following him.

"Just let me be, ok?", said Eiffel.

But, both of them stopped upon seeing Rocky at the end of the hallway, waiting for them. Eiffel glared at him. Sarah took shelter behind Eiffel in fear.

"You may think you have won, Eiffel Roseholic. You may think that I've lost this bout. But this is just the beginning. I shall return with vengeance! And that day, you'll regret the day you were born! When I return and I will... I'm going to make your life a living hell! *laughed* *makes his leave* ...Enjoy your glory days for now, Iron Kid!", Rocky made a bold statement before he left. There was a look of dismay in both Eiffel and Sarah's eyes.

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